Attention Patrons: We were informed by our electrical provider Commonwealth Edison that there will be a temporary power outage at the Community Center from 9:00 am-1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 22. The building will be closed during that time frame. Tot School families, please note that tomorrow’s class has been cancelled. We have made arrangements […]
State Senators Don Harmon and Robert Martwick are hosting a Health & Resource Fair on Friday, October 18. The event is at the Centre at North Park from 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Meet your state legislators and take advantage of the resources that will be available. For more information, visit www.donharmon.org or call (708) 848-2002.
On Sunday, October 6, 2019, the 42nd Annual Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade marched through the streets of Franklin Park. This annual event is a staple in town that the Park District organizes for the community to enjoy. This year’s parade featured 44 groups including, East Leyden High School’s Marching Band and cheerleaders, Hester Junior […]
We planned to have three dates available for Polar Express, but unfortunately December 7 is unavailable because we were not able to secure the train from Metra. We received notice after the brochure was printed. This is the first time this has happened to us and we apologize for any inconvenience. We still have two […]
Wednesday 7:00-7:30 a.m. The Franklin Park Ice Arena is now offering a Boys Skating Club. We are proud this new program started to help promote skating for boys. We have a group of boys who actively skate at the Ice Arena and enjoy their time on the ice. When boys come to the Ice Arena, […]
Thunder Soccer has provided a quality youth soccer program for the Leyden Community for the past 35 years. This is an all-volunteer program with parents and relatives becoming coaches and Board Members. Thunder Soccer is a proud member of the IYSA, Illinois Youth Soccer Association, and was recognized in 2009 as the Top Recreational Youth […]
The 42nd Eddie Biondo Fall Fest Parade is on Sunday, October 6. Friends, families and neighbors gather to see floats, marching bands and more that showcase the heart of Franklin Park. If you are interested in having a float or group participate this year, you can find the parade entry form here. The parade lineup […]
Essentrics® draws on the flowing movements of tai chi, ballet and the healing principles of physiotherapy. This low-impact, equipment-free workout is for men, women, athletes and perfect for beginners. Essentrics® will leave you feeling energized and youthful! Day Date Time Fee Sa Sep 14 10:00-11:30 am Free *Space is limited, please register at North Park […]
Dear Residents & Families, The Park District has plans to upgrade Timber and Hawthorne Parks in the next two years. Because the Parks are only one block apart, we want to be sure that we do not repeat the types of recreation features in both places. Clearly, Timber Park is larger and has more opportunity […]
With the expected extreme heat, the Park District of Franklin Park is designating the Ice Arena and North Park as cooling centers starting on Wednesday, July 17 and lasting the remainder of the week. We would like to remind you that the Pool on Pacific is also open to provide some heat relief. We advise […]
